About Us

Mission Statement

The mission of the Marine Corps League is to promote the interest and to preserve traditions of the United States Marine Corps; strengthen the fraternity of Marines and their families; serve Marines and FMF Navy Personnel who wear or who have worn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor; and foster the ideals of Americanism and patriotic volunteerism.

History

The Marine Corps League was founded in 1923 by World War I hero, then Major General Commandant John A. Lejeune. We hold a Federal Charter, approved by An Act of the Seventy-Fifth Congress of the United States of America and signed and approved by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 4, 1937. The League is the only Federally Chartered Marine Corps related veterans organization in the country.

The Cape Cod Marine Corps League, Detachment 125 was founded on September 26th, 1968. The first Commandant was Marine Thomas R. Robins Jr.

Since its earliest days, the Marine Corps League has enjoyed the support and encouragement of the Active duty and Reserve establishments of the U. S. Marine Corps. Today, the League boasts a membership of more than 60,000 men and women, officer and enlisted, active duty, Reserve Marines, honorably discharged Marine Veterans, qualified Navy FMF Sailors, and Associate Members.

What We Do!

We are Marines who want to be around our fellow Marines. We are Navy Sailors who have served with Marines and proudly stand beside them in this organization. We are veterans from other branches and patriotic citizens who love to serve. Together, we carry on the traditions of the Corps and serve our Cape Cod community in meaningful ways.

Community Engagement: We speak at schools, civic clubs, and nonprofit events to share the values, history, and traditions of the Marine Corps.
Veteran Support: We partner with other veteran organizations to assist our local veteran community—because no one group can do it all alone.
Color Guards: We provide color guards for parades and ceremonies, honoring our Colors, our Corps, and our country.
Final Honors: We attend funerals to pay final respects and honor the legacy of our fallen Marines.
Fundraising & Scholarships: We host fundraisers like the Polar Plunge and community toll booths to raise money in support of veterans, partner nonprofits, and scholarships for college and trade schools.
Membership & Service: We welcome new members and new ideas on how we can continue to serve our community with pride and purpose.